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Arugula vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between arugula and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in arugula.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 218% more than arugula.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arugula, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +223.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +445.8%
Contains more IronIron +434.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +427.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +463.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +523.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2833.3%
~equal in Calcium ~148mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +409.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1648.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6837.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +968.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3256.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +236.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~106µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +1039.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +365.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2516.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1451.5%
Contains more OtherOther +331.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5512.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2523.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arugula Cayenne pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 119µg 2081µg 218%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 29.83mg 196%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 2.45mg 183%
Fiber 1.6g 27.2g 102%
Iron 1.46mg 7.8mg 79%
Manganese 0.321mg 2mg 73%
Vitamin C 15mg 76.4mg 68%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.919mg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 8.37g 54%
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 8.701mg 52%
Potassium 369mg 2014mg 48%
Phosphorus 52mg 293mg 34%
Copper 0.076mg 0.373mg 33%
Fats 0.66g 17.27g 26%
Magnesium 47mg 152mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.328mg 24%
Vitamin K 108.6µg 80.3µg 24%
Protein 2.58g 12.01g 19%
Zinc 0.47mg 2.48mg 18%
Carbs 3.65g 56.63g 18%
Calories 25kcal 318kcal 15%
Selenium 0.3µg 8.8µg 15%
Saturated fat 0.086g 3.26g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 9%
Choline 15.3mg 51.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 2.75g 7%
Folate 97µg 106µg 2%
Calcium 160mg 148mg 1%
Net carbs 2.05g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.05g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 27mg 30mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Arugula
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients
  2. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.